Karnataka

BJP vote share up 18.4% in Karnataka LS seats25 May 2019 12:37Bengaluru, May 25 (IANS) An upbeat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) increased its vote share by 18.4 per cent in Karnataka’s 28 Lok Sabha constituencies where polling was held in two phases on April 18 and April 23, a poll official said on Saturday.
“The BJP, …

Karnataka CET results announced25 May 2019 10:27The results for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (CET) were announced on May 25. Over 1.8 lakh candidates appeared for the test. Nearly 1.4 lakh candidates are eligible to participate in the counselling for Engineering courses.
Of them, 113,294 …

Karnataka CET Result 2019 declared; check now at kea.kar.nic.in25 May 2019 08:14Karnataka CET Result 2019 or KCET Result 2019 has been released by Karnataka Examination Authority on Saturday, May 25. The kea.kar.nic.in and karresults.nic.in are the two official websites on which the results have been declared.
The result of the Common …

Saffron grip spreads across Karnataka on Modi wave25 May 2019 02:32Bengaluru, May 25 (IANS) Riding on the popularity wave of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spread its saffron colour across Karnataka, winning a record 25 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in the 2019 general elections, held in two …

Congress MLAs fail to get votes for biggies in Karnataka25 May 2019 02:17Express News Service
KALABURAGI /KOLAR: Congress may take several days and even weeks to come to terms with their big leaders losing Lok Sabha elections, but what is more shocking is the fact that many of them did not get majority of votes even in …

Karnataka: JD(S)-Congress coalition’s loss is BJP’s gain25 May 2019 02:17By Express News Service
BENGALURU: They were once friends, before they turned foes and then friends again. At least in public that is. Both acknowledged mass leaders, JDS supremo HD Devegowda and Congress leader Siddaramaiah are now staring at a …

Despite BJP sweep in Karnataka, coalition govt to remain intact24 May 2019 16:13[India], May 24 (ANI): The Congress in Karnataka on Friday said there is no threat to the JDS-Congress coalition in the state after the BJP nearly swept the Lok Sabha polls leaving just one seat to coalition partners.
This was declared by Congress leaders …

Karnataka coalition government safe, stable: Deputy CM24 May 2019 10:55Bengaluru, May 24 (IANS) The year-old JD-S-Congress government was safe and stable to continue in office despite electoral reverses in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections to the ruling allies, said Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Friday.
“There is no …

It is a BJP sweep in Karnataka24 May 2019 07:05In a stunning blow to the Congress-JD(S) coalition in Karnataka and an unprecedented wave in favour of the BJP, the ruling parties were reduced to one seats each while the saffron party swept 25 out of the 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in results declared on …

What to watch: Will poll results hurt AP, Karnataka-based stocks?24 May 2019 04:40Shares of companies based in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh may come under pressure following the strong show by the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Parliamentary election and YSR Congress in Andhra Pradesh assembly election. Analysts feel there could be …

Hegde wins by highest margin, Tejasvi second in Karnataka24 May 2019 02:24By Express News Service
KARWAR/BENGALURU: BJP leader Anant Kumar Hegde, known for his hardline Hindutva and controversial statements that often put his party leaders in a tight spot, won the Lok Sabha polls by the highest vote margin in the state.
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Congress-JDS coalition sinks in saffron wave in Karnataka24 May 2019 02:24Express News Service
BENGALURU: In a victory that surpassed even its own expectations, the BJP in Karnataka bagged 25 of the 27 Lok Sabha seats it contested. The saffron party decimated the joint might of the Congress-JDS coalition, reducing it to a mere …

Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh govts in danger of falling24 May 2019 01:53Two short of the majority mark on its own, the Congress has the support of the BSP and SP in the Assembly.
New Delhi: After the massive victory in the Lok Sabha polls, non-BJP state governments in Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh face a serious threat. In the …

BJP paints Karnataka saffron23 May 2019 23:59The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered its best ever performance in Karnataka, with almost a clean sweep of the State ruled by the coalition of its political opponents, the Janata Dal(S) and Congress.
The saffron party won 25 of the total 28 seats …

Non-BJP govts in Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh fear trouble23 May 2019 21:44New Delhi: After the massive victory in the Lok Sabha polls, non-BJP state governments in Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh face a serious threat.
In the elections for the 230-member Madhya Pradesh Assembly last year, the Congress won 114 seats and the BJP came …

BJP wins one Assembly seat in Karnataka by-polls23 May 2019 21:42Bengaluru, May 24 (IANS) In the twin Karnataka’s by-elections, the BJP wrested the prestigious Chincholi (SC) Assembly segment in the state’s northern region in Gulbarga from the Congress.
BJP’s Avinash Jadav defeated Subash Rathod of the Congress by 8,030 …

Near sweep by BJP in Karnataka, Congress, JD-S routed (Roundup)23 May 2019 20:32Bengaluru, May 24 (IANS) Riding on the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP on Thursday made a near sweep in Karnataka, winning 25 of the state’s 28 Lok Sabha seats, while another was won by an Independent candidate it supported.
In what may …

Takeaways from Karnataka Lok Sabha result 201923 May 2019 19:05Image Source : PTI Cong-JDS coalition comes under shadow of electoral rout, face uncertainty
Facing a rout in the Lok Sabha polls, numerically shaky Congress-JDS government in Karnataka led by H D Kumaraswamy appeared to be at the cusp point amid fears …

BJP to wait and watch before making next move in Karnataka23 May 2019 14:39BENGALURU: After the BJP’s spectacular performance in Karnataka, which is likely to have a repercussion on the Congress-JD(S) coalition government in the State, BJP State President B S Yeddyurappa has said that he would “wait and watch” the move of both …

BJP nearly sweeps Karnataka, leads in 24 seats23 May 2019 10:49New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The BJP is heading towards a landslide in Karnataka as it leads in 24 out of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in the state, according to data on the Election Commission’s website.
This comes as a major improvement for the saffron party from …

Karnataka: BJP leads in 24, Congress 2, JD-S 1 (5th lead)23 May 2019 10:49Bengaluru, May 23 (IANS) Putting up its best-ever performance in south India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 24 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, where vote count was underway on Thursday.
The BJP’s near sweep has reduced the ruling …

BJP set to sweep in Karnataka,leaves ruling coalition in tizzy23 May 2019 10:39BENGALURU: The BJP appeared headed for a spectacular win in Karnataka, as trends showed it led in 24 of the 28 total Lok Sabha seats,leaving the ruling Congress-JD(S) alliance in a tizzy with worries over its stability.
Reflecting the coalition's woes, …

BJP set to make major gains in LS polls in Karnataka23 May 2019 09:47[India], May 23 (ANI): BJP is set to make major gains in the Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka where it is leading in 24 out of the 28 seats, according to Election Commission trends.
Senior Congress leaders who are trailing in the state include Mallikarjun …

Karnataka: Counting for 28 seats begins23 May 2019 06:44Image Source : PTI Chief Minister of Karnataka H D Kumaraswamy
Counting of votes are underway for 28 Lok Sabha constituencies that went for polls in Karnataka in two phases, the results of which is likely to have its bearing on the stability of Chief …

Karnataka: BJP leads in 14, JD-S 2, Congress 123 May 2019 05:27Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was leading in 14 of the 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka, while the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) in two and the Congress in 1, an official said on Thursday.
According to the latest trends from the vote …

Karnataka MLA Baig’s barbs fuels speculation of him joining BJP23 May 2019 03:13Bengaluru: As the Congress party’s Karnataka unit struggles to wriggle out of the damage seventime MLA R Roshan Baig caused with his outbursts to the party, a question that is abuzz in political circles is: will he choose to stay on in the Congress even …

Awfis opens its largest centre in Bengaluru23 May 2019 15:39BENGALURU: India’s largest home-grown co-working space provider Awfis Space Solutions has opened its largest centre in the country in Bengaluru which is spread over 63,000 square feet and can house 1,050 workstations.
The company has 20 centres in southern …

KLM moves to replace Jet on Amsterdam-Bengaluru route22 May 2019 16:33KLM will start a new route from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bengaluru this winter, following the suspension of Jet Airways own service on the route.
The Dutch flag carrier says it will begin thrice weekly services to the Indian city from 28 October, operated …

Bengaluru-Based Doctor Gets Global Asian of the Year 2018-1922 May 2019 07:15Hema Divakar is spearheading a healthcare initiative for the overall well-being of women.
Bengaluru: Bengaluru-based medical doctor Hema Divakar was honoured with the 'Global Asian of the Year 2018-19' award in Dubai recently for her yeomen …

Bengaluru: Duo throws chilli powder on man, rob him22 May 2019 02:44By Express News Service
BENGALURU: A 39-year-old man was robbed by two bike-borne men on Bore Bunk Road in Benson Town on Sunday. The victim is Muzamil Ahammed, a resident of PG Road in JC Nagar. He works at an electronics store in Kalyan Nagar. On Sunday, …

Bengaluru lakes continue to bear the brunt of construction debris21 May 2019 12:46Lakes, farms, and government lands on the outskirts of the city have turned into dump yards for construction and debris (C&D) waste. Notwithstanding special drives by the civic body, including identifying large parcels of private lands to accommodate …

Over 500 cases a month, dog bites cause concern in Bengaluru21 May 2019 06:28Express News Service
BENGALURU: A shocking 517 dog bite cases were registered in the city in April alone, of which 194 were classified as Class 3 (severe) cases at 110 urban health centres and referral hospitals of BBMP, shows the civic body’s registry.
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Bengaluru: Trio on bike hit scientist, rob him of mobile phone21 May 2019 04:01By Express News Service
BENGALURU: A scientist of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (NIANP) was recently robbed of his mobile phone on Hosur Laksar Road by three bike-borne miscreants. The …

Bengaluru: Home buyers demand crackdown on unscrupulous realtors20 May 2019 08:04Hundreds of homebuyers protested in front of Town Hall on Saturday, demanding effective implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, in Karnataka by cracking down on realtors who circumvent rules.
Under the banner of Forum of …

Bengaluru topped cyber hitlist in 2018, says study20 May 2019 06:16BENGALURU: Bengaluru faced the highest number of cyberattacks in 2018, according to a report by Quick Heal that was shared exclusively with ET, and other cities including Mumbai, Delhi/National Capital Region and Kolkata also becoming victims to these …

Bengaluru: 40,000 manholes cleaned ahead of monsoon20 May 2019 02:14TimesViewIn Bengaluru, manholes are doing everything except what they were designed to do. Clogged, they spew filth on roads. At the hint of rain, they overflow. Without covers, they are deathtraps for passersby. When covered, their tops jut above the …

Coming up, 24/7 info centre to help tourists at Bengaluru airport20 May 2019 01:56Express News Service
BENGALURU: Air passengers will soon be able to get all their queries answered and also get information on tourist packages, accommodation and more – in Karnataka and the rest of the country – at the city airport. The Ministry of …

Blast outside Congress MLA's residence in Bengaluru, one killed19 May 2019 08:59By Express News Service
BENGALURU: A 45-year-old man was killed in an explosion that at Vyalikaval, in front of the residence of Congress MLA Muniratna. Tension prevailed in the area after, the deceased, perished in the blast.
The incident took place …

One killed in blast near MLA’s house in Bengaluru19 May 2019 06:59One person was killed in a blast near the residence of Rajarajeshwari Nagar MLA Munirathna on Sunday morning. The victim, Venkatesh — a washerman who lived in the area — was walking down the road when the blast occurred.
Neighbours said that the window …

Bengaluru: Toddler swallows nail, survives19 May 2019 02:27Express News Service
BENGALURU: A one-year-old girl who swallowed a two-inch-long nail recently survived the ordeal with timely intervention. A colonoscopy procedure was done using forceps and the nail was removed
The child’s father was carrying out some …

Bengaluru: 4,000 kg of sandalwood seized, 13 smugglers held18 May 2019 20:55BENGALURU: In one of the biggest crackdowns on the sandalwood smugglers, the Bengaluru police busted a well-organised inter-state gang and seized 4,000 kg of sandalwood, worth Rs 3.5 crore in the international market, from them.
The gang was involved in …

Baby sale case in Namakkal: Police arrest Bengaluru woman18 May 2019 20:55Namakkal: In yet another shocking turn to the investigations into the recent baby sale case centred around a Rasipuram-based retired government nurse, Amudha aka Amuthavalli, the Tamil Nadu CB-CID police who took over the investigations, on Saturday …

TCS World 10K: It’s time for Bengaluru to run18 May 2019 19:51Bengaluru: Come Sunday morning and best long-distance runners from across the globe will run and test their endurance in the TCS World 10K, which will be flagged off from Kanteerava Stadium.
The Indian elite men’s field comprises Avinash Sable, Abhishek …

T20 style bikers rally begins in Bengaluru on Sunday18 May 2019 15:06Bengaluru, May 18 (IANS) The introductory edition of the FMSCI Indian National Rally Sprint Championship (2W) 2019 gets underway here on Sunday with over 120 top bikers from different parts of the country set to compete in the new format.
The meet will see …

A T20-style championship for bikers begins in Bengaluru18 May 2019 14:48BENGALURU: The introductory edition of the FMSCI Indian National Rally Sprint Championship (2W) 2019 gets underway here on Sunday, with over 120 top bikers from different parts of the country set to compete in the new format.
Touted as the next big thing …

Gang stabs and robs Bengaluru techie; leaves him with spare shirt.18 May 2019 13:27Bengaluru: Four men on bikes robbed and repeatedly stabbed Kinkar Thakur, a software engineer and fled with his gold ornaments, wallet and ATM card in Attibele, Bengaluru on Tuesday night.
After stabbing him multiple times, they replaced his blood-soaked …

Bengaluru woman dies after inhaling incense smoke at her residence18 May 2019 11:38Creative commons [Representational Image]
A 25-year-old woman from Bengaluru died on Wednesday (May 15) after inhaling fumes that had engulfed her house after her family conducted a pooja at their residence on Sunday, May 12. The incident took place at her …

Bengaluru police begin probe into electrocution death18 May 2019 05:43By Express News Service
BENGALURU: Yeshwantpur police on Friday issued notices to BESCOM, Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd and BBMP seeking a report over the incident in which a 14-year-old boy suffered burns after he came in contact with a …